Santa Maria Town Center Mall expands with several new stores despite pandemic

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the Santa Maria Town Center Mall is picking up momentum both in foot traffic as well as new stores opening.

Owner Jesse White of Get Socked Up spent the day getting ready to open his new store.

"We came to the mall because the mall is growing and we wanted to be a part of it," said White.

Town Center Mall managers are excited to welcome Get Socked Up along with Simple Mobile and Paradise Juice Bar.

"I think it’s a real sign of hope that we have three new stores into the mall and I also think it’s representative city wide," said marketing manager Kristen LaGrange of the Santa Maria Town Center Mall.

As more stores open managers say foot traffic continues to increase at the mall as well.

"It is transforming and it is my hope that we continue on this upward trajectory and we continue to blossom," said LaGrange.

White is excited to not only be part of a growing shopping center, but wants to bring a unique touch to those who like socks.

"We are Santa Maria‘s first ever sock store which is historic for sock lovers because we’ve never had one in town," said White.

Managers believe this mall represents a key part of the downtown area.

"I think when we do well it’s reflective of the overall retail health of the city," said LaGrange.

Get Socked Up opens to the public at the Santa Maria Town Center Mall on Thursday at 10:00 a.m.